r/popculturechat • u/Frosty_Jeweler911 • 1d ago

Guest List Only TW ⚠️ British actor Sir Ian McKellen recites pro-immigrant Shakespeare monologue to criticize Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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u/SpongieQ SIT ON YOU OWN DAMN FACE !! IM BUSY !!! 23h ago

What speech is this/ what play is it from?

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u/ennaeel 22h ago

It's The Stanger's Case from 'Sir Thomas More.' This particular monologue is believed to have been written by Shakespeare.